VESPA LX 50 Workshop Manual page 56

Electrical system
A density reading of less than 20° Bé indicates that
the battery is completely flat and it must therefore
be recharged.
After charging the battery, check each element
electrolyte level and density. If the scooter is not
used for a given time (1 month or more) it will be
necessary to periodically recharge the battery.
The battery runs down completely in the course of
three months.
If it is necessary to refit the battery in the vehicle,
be careful not to reverse the connections, remem-
bering that the earth wire (black) marked (-) must
be connected to the - negative terminal while the
other two red wires marked (+) must be connected
to the terminal marked with the + positive sign.
Regular bench charging must be carried out with
the specific battery charger, (single) or (multiple),
setting the battery charger selector to the type of
battery to be recharged. Connections to the power
supply source must be implemented by connect-
ing the corresponding poles (+ to+ and - to -).
4) Cleaning the battery
The battery should always be kept clean, espe-
cially on its top side, and the terminals should be
coated with Vaseline.
WARNING
- Before recharging the battery, remove the plugs of each cell.
Keep the battery away from naked flames or sparks when
charging.
Remove the battery from the vehicle removing the negative
clamp first.
CAUTION
NEVER USE FUSES WITH A CAPACITY HIGHER THAN
THAT RECOMMENDED.
USING A FUSE OF UNSUITABLE RATING MAY SERIOUS-
LY DAMAGE THE VEHICLE OR EVEN CAUSE A FIRE.
CAUTION
DRINKING WATER CONTAINS MINERALS THAT CAN BE
EXTREMELY HARMFUL TO THE BATTERY: USE DISTIL-
LED WATER ONLY.
CAUTION
TO ENSURE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE THE BATTERY
MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE USE.
INADEQUATE CHARGING OF THE BATTERY WITH A LOW
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL BEFORE IT IS FIRST USED
SHORTENS THE LIFE OF THE BATTERY.
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